Lighter Jambalaya - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lighter Jambalaya is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 Vidalia onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz fully-cooked smoked andouille chicken sausage links, (about 2 links) sliced
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (14 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat, until the vegetables are very tender, about 8 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring, until the rice is well coated. Add the broth, tomatoes and ground red pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and thyme and cook, stirring, until the shrimp just begins to turn opaque, 3- 5 minutes
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Brown Rice.
Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lighter Jambalaya recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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